Rome2Rio

How to get fromThursday Island to Gold Coastby ferry, plane, or train

Find Transport to Gold Coast

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Thursday Island to Gold Coast by ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry ferry
    2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HID - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    8h 59m
    $563–1,594

  2. Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry ferry
    2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane HID - OOL
    10h 18m
    $644–967

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thursday Island to Gold Coast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,292 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Gold Coast. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 777 bus to Broadbeach South station, walk to Broadbeach South turnback, then take the vehicle to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides